There has been an increase in newly developed subdivisions in League City over the last couple of years. In a few of these communities there is a PID Tax that is assessed in addition to your normal yearly property taxes. PID stands for Public Improvement District and is created by the city to typically help developers build Master Planned Communities. The purpose of these districts is to make available water, distribution and waster water collection lines, storm water drainage facilities, landscaping, paving, fencing, engineering, signage, legal, and administrative services to the property owners within the district. You may be wondering why some communities have this League City PID tax and others don't. This is a newer tax which means you will not find this tax applied on older establ... 01/28/2008

Experienced and novice volunteer  gardeners grow vegetables in 15 raised beds at the community garden in Challenger Seven Memorial park.  The harvest is then donated to feed the area hungry.  Folks can plant, tend, and harvest produce with a group from  9 to 11 am on Saturdays. Rubber boots and gloves are recommended, and other tools are available. Call Volunteer Houston Bay Area at 281=282-6035 or visit www.volunteerhouston.org for more information.www.StagingSmartNSold.com offers Houston home staging solutions to area realtors and homeowners to assist in a rapid and profitable house sale.  The owner is also a volunteer in the Houston Bay Area. 01/28/2008

The Helen Hall Library Adult Program will be offering a Book Review Club the second Thursday each month at 10:30am in the children's Theater.  Volunteers and library staff will be giving the reviews. The books to be reviewed will be of recent non-fiction titles.  Light refreshments will be served and the public is welcome.February 12-Reviewer: Jeannie KunzingerMarch 13-Reviewer:  Nelle LeachApril 10 Reviewer:  Barbara MeeksFor more information call 281-554-1106.Visit www.redesignetc.com Houston's Home Staging & Redesign Specialist staging your home to sell! 01/26/2008

Mardi Gras events in Galveston are in need of volunteers of all ages from January 25th to February 5th.  The celebration will feature parades, entertainment, art exhibits, sporting events, and elaborate masquerade balls. People are requested to help with activities and provide assistance to attendees.Call 1-888-425-4753 or visit www.mardigrasgalveston.com for more information.www.StagingSmartNSold.com provides Houston Bay Area home staging solutions for a rapid and profitable house sale.  The owner is a long time volunteer with Family Outreach of Clear Lake. 01/25/2008

From February 5-10, the Grand will have performances of 'Menopause the Musical'.  Times are at 8 pm Tuesday thru Friday, at 2 and 8 pm on Saturday, and 2 and 7 pm on Sunday. Tickets are $17.50-$49'A Ride With Bob' is a play about the life and music of Bob Wills starring Ray Benson and Asleep At the Wheel which will be performed February 15-17th.  Show times are 8 pm on Feb 15, 3 and 8 pm on Feb 16, and 3 pm on February 17th.  Tickets are $18.50-$50.'The Velveteen Rabbit' for Kindergartners and older will be performed at 10:00 and noon on February 21st.  Tickets are $6-$11.The Grand 1894 Opera House is located at 2020 Postoffice St in Galveston.  Call 409-765-1894 or 800-821-1894 for reservations and information.www.StagingSmartNSold.com provides home staging solutions to get your house ... 01/23/2008

The League City Charter Chapter will be meeting the 3rd Thursday of every month at the South Shore Harbour Country Club beginning at 6:00 p.m.The American Business Women's Association is a group of career-minded professionals who support the goals of the organization.  The goal for the ABWA is to provide women with an organization where they can network with other professional women of all backgrounds and help each other through education, and leadership.The South Shore Club House is located at 4300 South Shore Blvd, in League City, TX. Visit www.redesignetc.com Houston's Home Staging & Redesign Specialist staging your home to sell. 01/19/2008

Volunteers aged 16 and up may help at Interfaith Caring Ministries, Bay Area Christian Services, and the Women's Resource Center.  Teens pack groceries in the pantry or work in the resale shops.Volunteers are also needed for landscaping, painting, and maintenance of shelters like Bay Area Turning Point and The Bridge.  Groups can assist with the coordination of activities and holiday parties for residents of these shelters.  Call Volunteer Houston Bay Area at 281-282-6035 or visit www.volunteerhouston.org for more information.www.StagingSmartNSold.com provides Houston home staging solutions to facilitate a rapid and profitable sale for realtors and homeowners. The owner is also a volunteer in the Houston Bay Area. 01/16/2008

Houston Bay Area students needing to fulfill community service projects can volunteer through nonprofits in the Clear Lake/Galveston County area. Senior centers need individuals to visit with residents, serve meals, help with special events, play games, read to residents, play music or sing. Clubs or groups can make wheelchair baskets or other small gifts.Also, individuals or groups can volunteer to bake treats for visiting military personnel at Houston's Seafarer Center.  Call 281-282-6035 for more information.www.StagingSmartNSold.comcan assist a rapid and profitable home sale by providing Houston home staging to homeowners and realtors.  The owner also volunteers with Family Outreach of Clear Lake. 01/15/2008

On January 29th, a Harris L. Kempner Children's Series performance will be held at 10 am. and 12:00. Produced by the Omaha Theater Company and adapted for the stage by Joan Cushing in arrangement with Houghton Mifflin Company, tickets will be $5-$10 and it is recommended for Kindergarten and up.Miss Nelson and Viola Swamp are at it again in the musical romp of schoolhouse humor.  The big football game is approaching and nobody believes the school team can win- not even the principal.  Miss Nelson decides it's time to whip the team into shape.  The students soon learn that Viola Swamp has more than a few lessons to offer!  Visit www.thegrand.com for tickets and information.www.StagingSmartNSold.comoffers Houston Bay Area home staging to realtors and homeowners to facilitate a rapid and p... 01/08/2008

 This is a list of products that can be recycled.  League City recently changed companies and the products to be recycled are different than before.Paper: All types, including news-paper, magazines, cardboard, corrugated paper and packaging materials. (tear plastic windows off of envelopes first)Cans:  Aluminum, tin, and steel.Metal:  Aluminum foil and some scrap metal.Plastic:  Marked Numbers 1 throught 7, including milk, water, detergent and juice jugs; plastic soft drink bottles; and polystyrene food containers and cups.Glass:  They DO NOT accept glass of any kind.  Glass creates many serious safety problems during the recycling processes of delivery and sorting.Call Ameriwaste with questions @ 281-331-8400. Visit www.redesignetc.com Houston's Home Staging & Redesign Specialist Stagi... 01/05/2008

Helen Hall Library in League City will be hosting Spring activities for infants to grade 5.  The program will focus on developmental story times and activities.  These events are scheduled once a month on a Thursday night and a Friday morning.  All events are have limited seating.  Tickets are required, and are passed out 15 minutes before the program starts.  Tickets are free.  They will be help in the Susan Mathews Memorial Children's Theatre.Toddler Story Times for 0-2 yearsJanuary 8 to April 29th, 2008Tuesdays at 10:15 and 11:00am Preschool Story Times for 3-5 yearsJanuary 9 to April 30, 2008Wednesdays at 10:15 and 11:00am Night Time Story Time for 3-7 yearsFirst Thursday of the month 7:00-7:40pmFebruary 7March 6April 3May 1For more information call 281-554-1106 01/05/2008

                                                                  The t-ball program will be taking registration on January 29-February 19, or until spots are filled.  This is a great way for children ages 3-5 to be exposed to America's summer pastime.   It will help kids learn how to interact with others, and to be part of a team.  Registration includes a baseball cap and shirt.Place:  Countryside Park-100 AlderwoodTimes:  Games on SaturdaysFees:  Residents $50/Non-Residents $65Call Albert at 281-554-1186 for more information.         www.redesignetc.com Houston's Home Staging & Redesign Specialists helping your house go from "For Sale" to "Sold". 01/05/2008

                                                                      For all of you weekender football players the League City Parks and Recreation Department has started registration for their Men's Flag Football League.  They play at the Countryside Park on Wednesday nights.  They offer spring, fall, and winter sessions.  Fee for the team is $280.00 (includes $70.00 forfeit fee).For more information call John at 281-554-1185.  www.redesignetc.com Houston's Home Staging & Redesign Specialist turning your house for "For Sale" to "Sold". 01/05/2008

                                                                   I passed a sign today that was advertising a "Fishing Extravaganza", to sign-up now.  I didn't think much about it, but thought they were advertising a little early in the year for fishing.  Our temperature has been in the mid to high 30's for a few days which is as cold as it gets around here.  And then I saw an advertisement for the "13th Annual Fishing Extravaganza".  On January 25-27 the League City Pool will be stocked with 1,900 pounds of catfish and trout.  The city wants to promote fishing as a lifetime sport and a family event.  Fishing licenses and trout stamps are not required since its a controlled and private event.  Yes, our city pool is going to become a stocked fish tank for all to participate.I kid you n... 01/03/2008

Bay Area Houston Economic Partnership administers the Space Alliance Technology Outreach Program.  It provides technical assistance to small businesses at no charge and is funded by NASA and the State of Texas.One of the many requests SATOP is currently working on with NASA JSC is making recommendations on a coating to be applied to implantable metal medical devices. For more information on SATOP, contact Nick Gardner at 281-486-5535.www.StagingSmartNSold.com offers Houston home staging to realtors and homesellers to facilitate rapid & profitable sales. 12/30/2007

Noah's Ark Bayou Sanctuary is a bay area nonprofit animal rescue group dedicated to the rehabilitation of adoptable pets.The staff uses 350 to 450 pounds of dog food weekly and needs donations of Pedigree, Science diet, IAMS, and Purina brands of dog food.  Other needed items are dog shampoo, towels, blankets, wire crates, cleaning supplies, and gift cards to Sam's club, Petco, and PetSmart.Volunteers are needed to help with pet adoptions and act as foster families.  Please call Volunteer Houston Bay Area at 281-282-6035 or visit www.volunteerhouston.org for more information.www.StagingSmartNSold.com partners with realtors and home owners to provide Houston home staging that facilitates rapid and more profitable home sales.  The owner has volunteered with Family Outreach of Clear Lake f... 12/29/2007

The Bay Area Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals and the League City Animal Shelter are accepting donations for animals waiting to be adopted.Needed supplies are dog and cat food, Frontline flea spray, cat litter, animal toys and animal treats, plus bleach, laundry detergent, paper towels, dog and cat collars, antibacterial dish soap, and garbage bags. www.StagingSmartNSold.com   12/14/2007

The League City Blue Santa Program is in full swing in preparation for Christmas.  This program gives children toys and bikes in the local area that would not be fortunate to receive gifts.  The League City Police Department heads up the program with help of volunteers from the Vehicle Maintenance Department, Police Department, E.M.S., the League City Volunteer Fire Department and the community of League City.  The Blue Santa program also offers families gift certificates to buy food from a local grocery store.  155 families were provided gifts and over 460 children were given toys in their 2007 program.To register or donate gifts contact the League City Police Department, 500 W. Walker, League City until December 7th.  Donation items needed include gifts for children's from ages 0 to 2... 11/19/2007

Holiday in the Park will be taking place in League City, TX starting November 30-December 2nd.  Activities will include League City Grand Night Parade, Santa at the Gazebo, arts and crafts, entertainment, food vendors, puppet shows and much more.  Holiday In ThePark in Historic League City, is Presented by League City Proud.  For more information , please contact Bette Specion, Event Coordinator at 281-332-3961 or www.holidayinthepark.org.  11/17/2007

 I understand that the news has been communicating  the wrong information about our real estate markets today. Here at Keller Williams Realty we take this very seriously and want to provide you with the correct information about today's real estate markets. Please take the time to read our response below and know that not only my company, but I have my fingers on the pulse of this market. It is important to me and I want to make sure that you are informed of what is really going on. TOP STORY: Gary Keller: The only market that matters is yours! Last week on the Today Show, during a segment on the national real estate market, CNBC's Jim Kramer uncompromisingly stated, "now is the absolute worst time to buy!"Concerned that remarks such as these from so-called experts might be pushing pote... 10/09/2007